Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Prediction for Sunday July 12 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 07/12/2026, 12:50 AM ET

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Beautiful Camden Yards will play host to a Sunday afternoon MLB clash between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Royals (38-57) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and are tied with Los Angeles for the worst record in the American League. On Saturday, Kansas City SP Noah Cameron (5-7) was touched for five runs and lasted seven innings during a 6-1 road loss against Baltimore.

Thirty-six year old righty Seth Lugo (3-6 4.56 ERA) will take the mound for the Royals in this matchup. Last time out, Lugo (4 IP) was roughed up for nine hits and six runs during a wild 16-12 road victory against the New York Mets.

Orioles Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have won three straight games and are trying to climb out of the AL East Division basement. During yesterday’s home victory, 1B Pete Alonso smacked his 21st long ball and scored twice to highlight the Baltimore offense. SP Kyle Bradish (6-9) allowed one run across six plus solid frames to earn the win for the Orioles (45-51), who improved to 27-25 at home.

Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz will give the nod to twenty-seven year old righty Shane Baz (4-9 4.21 ERA) in the series finale. In his last start, Baz (6 IP) gave up six hits and three runs during a 5-2 home loss versus the Chicago Cubs.

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Royals vs Orioles Pick

Baltimore closer Ryan Helsley is seeking a second opinion on his injured elbow and his status to return is uncertain. Through 96 games, Kansas City ranks 16th in OPS and 19th in runs scored. For the season, Baltimore ranks 18th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win 7-5.

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